Update: this event has been postponed. New dates will be announced — register your interest below and we will confirm them to you directly. The programme below describes the event as planned.
Event Overview
- Original dates: September 21–27, 2026 (postponed)
- Location: Lviv, Ukraine
- Organiser: Defence Ukraine
- Expected Attendance: 12,000+ Ukrainian and foreign visitors across the two events
If you are a CEO, founder, or decision-maker in defence, dual-use, or resilience technologies, Nordic Defence & Resilience Week is an opportunity to enter the Ukrainian market with maximum impact in one focused week.
The week brings together Nordic innovators, Ukrainian defence stakeholders, and key industry players around two of the most important defence tech events in Ukraine in 2026 — one hardware-focused and one software-focused.
What participants gain
- Access to two major defence tech events (hardware-focused and software-focused)
- Participation in the Nordic Pavilion (25–27 September) showcasing dual-use, defence, and resilience innovations
- 8–10 curated meetings (23–25 September) with companies, potential clients, and decision-makers — designed to build real market insight
- Visibility through the Nordic Defence & Resilience Innovations publication (English & Ukrainian), distributed at both events and in major hotels in Lviv
- Opportunity to present at an exclusive invitation-only seminar
- Welcome dinner and visitor delegation programme
- Full on-site advisory and consulting support
- Accommodation in high-quality 4–5★ hotels in central Lviv
What else to expect
- Full Ukrainian defence market exposure in one week
- 12,000+ Ukrainian and foreign attendees across the two events
- Direct access to potential partners, suppliers, customers, decision-makers, and defence tech investors
- A powerful platform for visibility, PR, and trust-building through personal contacts
Who should attend
- Dual-use tech companies
- Defence tech startups and scale-ups
- Resilience and shelter solution providers
- Defence manufacturers seeking Ukrainian partners or clients
- Contract manufacturers seeking international or Ukrainian defence tech clients
Participation is limited. If you are considering entering or expanding in the Ukrainian defence ecosystem, this week offers one of the most efficient entry points available in 2026.
Funding to support your expansion
Looking for funding to support your expansion into Ukraine? Book a free consulting session with our funding partner Fundwiser — Defence Ukraine's public funding partner for European companies pursuing EU grants and international funding instruments.
Reservations
For more information and reservations before the official launch, get in touch via our contact page or email info@defenceukraine.com. Participation is limited and tailored to each company's market entry plan.
